Senior Quality Manager - Drive Systems Center (DSC)

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Bell is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to be located in our Fort Worth, Texas Drive Systems Center (DSC) location. This role is responsible for quality and compliance operations for production and leading the daily quality activities for salaried and union covered hourly employees. The Senior Quality Manager will drive performance, safety, quality of work, manage cost, and manage employee and regulatory relations. The successful candidate will be responsible for all site quality activities and initiatives and will provide leadership necessary to ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies/procedures, customer satisfaction, and for deploying organizational strategy, departmental objectives and maintaining the appropriate staffing levels. The position will report to the Director of Quality Operations, FW Texas and interface directly with all site-General Managers and Quality Managers, for both Commercial and Military Programs. The Manager will also participate in the development, execution, and oversite of product inspections and processes used in the manufacturing environment to ensure robust and cost-effective product.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required.
Must have at least 12+ years of experience in Quality Operations/Quality Engineering with at least 5 years of leadership experience, including managing a unionized workforce.
Deep knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System requirements, inspection processes and techniques, and proven experience conducting internal/external quality audits.
Lean Six Sigma training with Green or Black Belt certification, supported by experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and solving complex, ambiguous problems.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; detail‑oriented, data‑driven, and able to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams.
Proficiency with modern digital and software systems such as SAP, CAMs/next‑gen CAMs, Enovia, CATIA V6, digital thread tools, digital SPC systems, and mobile technology (e.g., iPad, AR).

Nice To Haves

Prefer degree in a technical discipline such as Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Industrial Technology
Prefer those candidates with strong familiarity with Aerospace & Defense systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage salaried and hourly Quality teams, fostering strong leadership, collaboration, and alignment to organizational strategy while ensuring productivity and achievement of site quality objectives.
Evaluate business impacts using metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, and manpower planning to drive quality performance, improve inspection operations, and standardize processes, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate effectively across a matrixed environment with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Programs, CI, and other functions to resolve material quality issues and support new or developing processes.
Lead Corrective Action, Continuous Improvement, and process-improvement initiatives, including monitoring, root cause investigations, auditing, and failure mode analysis.
Oversee MRB activities, manage quality nonconformances and dispositions, and conduct internal QMS audits while supporting external customer and registrar audits.
Interface with FAA and DCMA customers, preparing and presenting quality information for major milestones and validations, while fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse experiences and teamwork.